Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, and a minimum of five (5) years' capital project and program management experience, or a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and seven (7) years' experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• A valid Virginia driver's license is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office products.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Construction Manager or Project Management Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Senior-level contact for the duration of the project.
• Develop and execute project-specific goals, schedules, budgets, and strategies.
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet GRTC needs, document expectations, and identify and address issues appropriately.
• Ensure projects comply with FTA requirements, including NEPA, Title VI, CIG, and other federal grant funding programs.
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team.
• Work with GRTC’s Grants Administration office and consultants to draft funding requests for local, state, and federal grant opportunities.
• Maintain communication with vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee development and implementation of public outreach efforts.
• Represent GRTC at public meetings, board meetings, and community events.
• Develop detailed project budgets and cost projections based on a clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects within required timeframes.
• Understand and consistently deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare various solicitations needed for vendor and contractor services.
• Participate in the solicitation process, including vendor selection.
• Forecast monthly spending on all projects in alignment with GRTC’s capital plan.
• Facilitate all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide the internal and external stakeholders and architectural team through the design process from concept to final construction documents.
• Manage construction contractors through onboarding, construction, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout.